When was "Basketry Inrō" created?

This artwork was created mid-19th century.

Is "Basketry Inrō" in the public domain?

Yes, Basketry Inrō is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Basketry Inrō is Three cases; plaited bamboo or rattan covered with lacquer (urushi) Netsuke: edamame; ivory Ojime: bamboo; bronze with gold inlays.

Unknown Artist

mid-19th century

Medium

Three cases; plaited bamboo or rattan covered with lacquer (urushi) Netsuke: edamame; ivory Ojime: bamboo; bronze with gold inlays

Dimensions

H. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)

Classification

Inrō

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891

Accession Number

91.1.716